baber/WOPTO huggingface dataset:
Patent GB-2382637-A (GB)
Title: A chain guide having a reinforcing metal insert
Inventor: KONNO MASAHIKO
IPC: F16H7/08
Filed: 2002-10-30
Abstract: A sliding contact guide for a drive chain or other flexible transmission device comprises, a guide body 100 which includes a shoe 102 and a slotted, plate-receiving portion 107 integrally moulded on the back of the shoe. A reinforcing plate 108 is inserted into the slot. The guide body has a mounting hole 105 near one end for receiving a mounting shaft. The reinforcing plate has an arcuate bearing portion 108A which extends only part way around the mounting shaft. This structure improves assembly efficiency, reduces the weight of the guide and reduces waste material when multiple reinforcing plates are produced by punching a sheet of material (see figs 6 and 11).
Patent GB-2395476-A (GB)
Title: Container having separable receptacles
Inventor: TEO KESHEN
IPC: B65D21/02
Filed: 2002-11-19
Abstract: A container (10) for pills or the like, comprises a first, relatively larger bottle (100) and a second, relatively smaller bottle (200) separable from each other. The first bottle (100) has a body (110), a lid (120) for closing the body (110) and first engaging means (128) provide on the lid (120), the lid (120) having an opening (122) with a hinged auxiliary lid (124). The second bottle (200) has second engaging means (218) releasably engageable with the first engaging means (128) for connecting the two bottles (100 and 200) together. The larger bottle (100) serves to store the main supply of pills at home for example, whereas the smaller bottle (200) is convenient for a user to carry a smaller amount of the pills with him/her for consumption elsewhere. The engaging means may have complementary members of dovetail shape or plug-in-socket type formations.
Patent GB-2385117-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic interference reducing device in a refrigerator
Inventor: KIM YUN-HO
IPC: H05K9/00
Filed: 2002-12-19
Abstract: An electromagnetic interference reducing device in a refrigerator minimises electromagnetic waves from a cable 60 which transmits signals from a control unit 40 to a display unit 30 that is installed on a door 22 of the refrigerator. The cable 60 may comprise of a plurality of cables wrapped within a conductive shield 70 so that electromagnetic waves generated from the cable cannot be radiated out. The shield 70 may be connected and electrically grounded (30g, fig 5) to the display unit 30 and may be connected and electrically grounded (40g, fig 5) to the control unit 40. The wrapped cable 60 is installed within a waveguide 50 to shield against high frequency electromagnetic waves. The waveguide 50 may be 'L' shaped and of rectangular cross section but may be other shapes and of other cross sections. The refrigerator may be an internet and home networking refrigerator.
Patent GB-2386859-A (GB)
Title: Moulding thermoplastic articles
Inventor: FLEGEL WOLFGANG
IPC: B29C31/04
Filed: 2003-01-08
Abstract: Method and apparatus for moulding thermoplastics material articles, particularly for one-off or a limited series of prototypes, in which thermoplastic intermediates are mixed by motor driven paddles 25, 26 and rendered molten by heaters 33, 34 in two or more reservoirs and then propelled by piston and cylinder arrangements 36, 37, 38 and 39 to a position where they are mixed to form a mouldable polymer. This is dispensed into a rigid mould or a soft rubber mould 60. Mixing and melting is done in a first compartment 2 and then admitted to a mould 60 in a second compartment 3 in which there is a reduced pressure provided by vacuum pump 9.
Patent GB-2383206-A (GB)
Title: Ferroelectric memory devices with memory cells in a row connected to different plate lines
Inventor: JEON BYUNG-GIL
IPC: G11C11/22
Filed: 2002-01-07
Abstract: A ferroelectric memory device has a memory cell array including like array units MC0-MC3 arranged in rows and columns, wherein each of the array units comprises a first memory cell MC0 connected to a first word line WLi, a first bit line BLi and a first plate line PLj, a second memory cell MC1 connected to the first word line WLi, a further bit line BLi+1 and a second plate line PLj+1, a further memory cell MC2 connected to a further word line WLi+1, the first bit line BLi and the first plate line PLj, and a still further memory cell MC3 connected to the further word line WLi+1, the further bit line Bli+1 and the second plate line PLj+1. Each of the memory cells includes a transistor and a ferroelectric capacitor. Further arrangements of memory cells, word lines, bit lines and pairs of plate lines are described (Figs 4-10).
Patent GB-2390652-A (GB)
Title: Rapid catching of a slipping high Á wheel during acceleration
Inventor: TREFZER MIRKO
IPC: B60T8/58
Filed: 2003-03-25
Abstract: The invention concerns a method and device to regulate the speed of the low ž wheel during starting or acceleration of a vehicle on a roadway with different static friction values between the left and right sides of the vehicle (ž-split), the low ž wheel being braked by engaging the brake if it has exceeded a predetermined slip threshold. To improve the acceleration behaviour of the vehicle, it is proposed that the speed (7) of the slipping low ž wheel should be regulated to a predetermined setpoint speed (1) during a setpoint speed regulation phase (9), in which the setpoint pressure (12) for the brake of the low ž wheel is set so that the wheel follows the setpoint speed (1), that the setpoint speed regulation should be discontinued if the high ž wheel fulfils a predetermined breaking-away condition, and that setpoint pressure control should be started during a setpoint pressure control phase (10), in which the setpoint pressure (12) of the low ž wheel is abruptly reduced, to reduce the drive torque which is transmitted to the high ž wheel, and that finally the setpoint speed regulation should be continued.
Patent GB-2405066-A (GB)
Title: Auditory assistance with language learning and pronunciation via a text to speech translation in a mobile communications device
Inventor: WILSON JEFFREY
IPC: G06F17/28
Filed: 2003-05-13
Abstract: A telecommunications services apparatus, suitable for text to speech translation, includes a text message processor 14 for interpreting text content, from a text message input by a user's terminal 10, into textual phrases and/or words. Audio playback equipment 17, such as interactive voice response equipment, in association with a controller 16 and an audio store 18, can then convert the textual phrases and/or words into audio to be played to the user or to a third party in a subsequent telephone voice communication. The invention can be applied to auditory assistance with language learning and pronunciation.
Patent GB-2389075-A (GB)
Title: Floor material and manufacturing method thereof
Inventor: ORIKASA TOSHIYUKI
IPC: E04F15/16
Filed: 2003-05-30
Abstract: A floor material comprises an intermediate lamination layer 2 bonded to a printed layer 4,5, by adhesive 3, the resultant assembly being sandwiched between backing layer 1 and cover layer 6 and then dry laminated by passage through heated rollers. Primer layers 7,8 may be employed to aid interlayer adhesion. Layers 1, 2 and 6 may comprise an ionomer or a blend of ethylene and ethylene (methyl)acrylate copolymers. Layer 2 may alternatively comprise 1 or more layers of iononmer or ethylene/ethylene (methyl)acrylate copolymers, laminated to a layer of linear low density polyethylene. Printed layer 4,5 may also comprise a sheet of ionomer or a blend of ethylene and ethylene (methyl)acrylate copolymers, with urethane or acrylic based inks applied thereto. One or more of the layers also include a UV stabiliser, eg. a benzatriazole or hindered amine.
Patent GB-2406376-A (GB)
Title: Surveillance system including serial array of fiber optic point sensors
Inventor: HILL DAVID JOHN
IPC: G08B13/186
Filed: 2003-09-24
Abstract: A fiber optic sensor for a perimeter surveillance system 10. The sensor 15 comprises: a series array of fiber optic point sensors 16A, 16B, 16C, 16D,..., in which successive point sensors are linked by a distributed fibre optic sensors 18A, 18B, 18C, 18D,..., a data link 14, and an interrogation unit 12. This unit may analyse optical signals received from the sensor 15 to establish the position of an intruder event, or the position at which an object or person has crossed a path defined by the length of the sensor that may be positioned below the ground.
Patent GB-2407187-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for tracking a number of medical instrument sterility cycles
Inventor: ROSS PAUL JONATHAN
IPC: G06M1/08
Filed: 2003-10-17
Abstract: Apparatus for tracking medical instrument sterility cycles has a single expandable member having a projecting pawl at one end and an index wheel (340) containing the expandable member, such that the projecting pawl engages inside teeth (390) of the index wheel. The expandable member expands substantially uniformly over its whole length when heat is applied above a threshold, thereby causing the projecting pawl to engage a subsequent tooth (390) on the index wheel during a heating cycle. In this manner, an apparatus is provided that is simple, inexpensive, and portable and does not require a bi-metallic element to count sterility cycles in a sterilisation process.
Patent GB-2409084-A (GB)
Title: Distance alerter
Inventor: JENKIN THOMAS ROBERT HENSLEY
IPC: G08B21/02
Filed: 2003-12-09
Abstract: A distance alerting device consisting of 2 parts - the Alerter and the Tag - which alerts the user when the Tag exceeds a specified distance from the Alerter. The Alerter and Tag are battery powered electrical devices able to communicate with each other via encoded radio waves. The Alerter is able to calculate how far away the Tag is from it via the radio communication. The user is able to set the Alerter with the distance at which they are alerted. The user is alerted by the Alerter's audible and/or vibrating alarm when the specified distance is exceeded. The Tag can also be configured to emit an audible and/or visual alarm when the pre-set distance is exceeded. The Alerter and Tag could communicate with each other using Bluetooth  õ  technology. The Alerter function could be carried out by a mobile phone.
Patent GB-2411094-A (GB)
Title: A post hole boring tool
Inventor: RANDLE PAUL ANDREW
IPC: E21B10/44
Filed: 2004-02-17
Abstract: A post hole boring tool comprising a shaft 2 with a T-bar handle 1. Attached to the shaft, at the end remote from the handle, is a helical coil 3 with a varying pitch and bevelled start to facilitate penetration into the ground. The parallel pitched turns of the coil 4 tap into the ground, while progressively flatter pitched turns 5 cause a shearing effect on the earth. The T-bar handle may have lateral adjustment to allow use in a confined space.
Patent GB-2395146-A (GB)
Title: Catalytic reactor
Inventor: BOWE MICHAEL JOSEPH
IPC: C01B3/38
Filed: 2002-10-03
Abstract: A catalytic reactor (10) comprises a stack of sheets (12) defining flow channels (14) between them. Within each flow channel (14) is a flexible wire structure (16) whose surfaces are coated with catalytic material. Flow channels (14, 14a) for a first gas extend along S-shaped curved paths whereas the flow channels (14b) for a second gas are straight. The reactor (10) incorporates header chambers (18) to supply gas mixtures to the flow channels (14), each header chamber being a square cap attached to a face of the stack. The reactor (10) enables different gas mixtures to be supplied to adjacent channels (14), which may heat different pressures, and the corresponding chemical reactions are also different. Where one of the reactions is endothermic while the other reaction is exothermic, heat is transferred through the sheets (12) separating the adjacent channels (14), from the exothermic reaction to the endothermic reaction. When the catalyst in one set of flow channels becomes spent, it can be replaced by removing a header (18). The reactor (10) may be used in a compact plant to perform steam/methane reforming, obtaining the necessary heat by catalytic methane combustion, and also for Fischer-Tropsch synthesis, so that the overall process involves conversion of methane to long-chain hydrocarbons.
Patent GB-2401926-A (GB)
Title: Electromagnetic actuator and fluid flow control valve with integrated actuator
Inventor: WYGNANSKI WLADYSLAW
IPC: H01F7/08
Filed: 2004-05-14
Abstract: An electromagnetic actuator includes a stator which defines two pairs of poles 134, 136 and 138, 140 and an elongate magnetisable armature 100 which is pivotable in a see-saw manner between two home positions in each of which it is in contact with two of the four poles. In doing so it passes through a mid position equidistant from the poles. A closed low reluctance path for magnetic flux is created by the stator and the armature when the latter is in contact with the stator poles in each home position. The low reluctance path includes at least one permanent magnet 112, 114, the flux from which creates a force of attraction between the armature and the home position poles with which it is in contact. The permanent magnet flux maintains the armature in either home position. An electromagnet 126, 128 is provided which when energised will alter the magnetic flux for the duration of a current pulse, so as to cause the armature to be repelled from the two poles it is in contact with and to be attracted to the other two. Resilient energy storage means 162, 164 is provided which has no effect on the armature in or near its mid position but which, as the armature approaches the poles, resists the final movement of the armature towards the poles. Preferably, the or each permanent magnet 112, 114 comprises part of the armature. A central region of the armature may include a non-magnetisable portion having a curved surface 156 which is received in and makes rolling contact with a complementary curved surface 164 within the stator. Preferably, the complementary curved surface may include openings (Port B, Port C) which are covered and uncovered by the rolling action of the armature. The actuator may be incorporated into a fluid flow control valve.
Patent GB-2412446-A (GB)
Title: Compensating for phase noise in a spectrum analyzer
Inventor: GORIN JOSEPH M
IPC: G06F19/00
Filed: 2005-03-17
Abstract: Phase noise compensation is provided by applying an output from a phase noise model to measurement signals from a spectrum analyzer to give an output signal. An array C is formed from the phase noise model and then applied to a measurement trace from a measurement acquisition unit 18. The array is convolved with the measurement trace and the convolution is then subtracted from the measurement trace to give the output signal.
Patent GB-2426397-A (GB)
Title: Radio signal detector
Inventor: HUANG DENNIS
IPC: H04B1/10
Filed: 2005-10-10
Abstract: Signal detector 10 discerns the presence of radio signals, from example from cell phones or pinhole cameras, and gives a warning if a signal is detected. The detector 10 includes a direct conversion receiver (zero IF receiver) 12. The output of the receiver passes to circuit 15 where it is filtered and compared with a reference signal. If the level of the received signal exceeds a predetermined level, the filtered signal is transferred to a protocol comparator 16. Display 20 indicates the type of the detected signal to the user. It is stated that the signal detector 10 adjusts its conditions for the background noise elimination depending on the detected environments in order to discern the presence of signals more efficiently and correctly. The user can control the signal detector 10 in a wired or wireless way through a signal connection port, and can manually adjust detecting conditions according to its environment.
Patent GB-2431252-A (GB)
Title: Data transfer device
Inventor: BUCKINGHAM JONATHAN PETER
IPC: G06F21/62
Filed: 2005-10-11
Abstract: A data transfer device for storing data to a removable data storage item, wherein data to be stored is encrypted prior to storage. A first portion (or block) of the data is encrypted using a first encryption key and a second portion (or block) of the data is encrypted using a second, different, encryption key. After encryption, the data is stored to the removable data storage item as a plurality of data blocks. The data are encrypted in a respective data block using only a respective one of the encryption keys. The main embodiment relates to the data transfer device being a tape drive and the data storage item being a tape cartridge. Furthermore, padding (using redundant data) may be used to form data blocks of a predetermined size. The data transfer device (tape drive) may further include a memory for storing the first encryption key which may be replaced in the memory by the second encryption key when the tape drive receives the second encryption key.
Patent GB-2419766-A (GB)
Title: Differential halftone processing
Inventor: KEITHLEY DOUGLAS GENE
IPC: H04N1/40
Filed: 2005-10-26
Abstract: A printing system 100A comprises a memory 108 configured to store image data, and a processor 104 arranged to perform a first halftone process on a first image region and a second halftone process on a second image region. Notably, the first region is identified as an edge region whilst the second region is a non-edge region. Application of differential halftone processing to these regions enables the clarity of edges, such as text boundaries, to be retained upon printing.
Patent GB-2418928-A (GB)
Title: Tampon pledget having a shaped tip and method of making same
Inventor: PHAM VAN T
IPC: B29C48/355
Filed: 2004-06-25
Abstract: The present invention provides a tampon pledget having a shaped tip. The present invention further provides a method for forming a tampon pledget having a shaped tip. The method includes a cooling step after the formation of the shaped tip, which results in the minimization and/or prevention of deformation of the shaped pledget tip during the remainder of processing up until the end use by a consumer.
Patent GB-2433472-A (GB)
Title: A laptop computer having a detachable keyboard
Inventor: MA MOU-MING
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2005-12-21
Abstract: A notebook computer (10) includes a body (11), a keyboard (12), an infrared module (121), a wireless bluetooth (RTM) module (122), and a control circuit (123). The keyboard (12) is detachably disposed on the body (11). The infrared module (121) and the wireless Bluetooth (RTM) module (122) are disposed on the keyboard (12) and transfer a signal between the body (11) and the keyboard (12). The control circuit (123) detects a distance between the body (11) and the detached keyboard (12). When the distance is less than a predetermined distance, the infrared module (121) is used. When the distance is greater than the predetermined distance, the wireless bluetooth (RTM) module is used (122). The keyboard (12) may also have a rechargeable battery (124) and a connector plug (125). When the keyboard (12) is disposed on the body (11), the connector plug (125) connects with groove (112) and charges the rechargeable battery (124). The body (11) may also include an eject button (111) to detach the keyboard (12) from the body (11).
Patent GB-2433959-A (GB)
Title: Cylinder lock with control platelet and flat key
Inventor: AMON REINHARD
IPC: E05B27/10
Filed: 2006-03-29
Abstract: A cylinder lock with cylinder core rotatable therein, comprising a keyway for a fiat key and probe elements for ward cuts and/or control surfaces of the key as well as locking elements, which block or release the cylinder core against rotating. At least one locking element is formed as a control platelet (7), which can be moved in a groove (6) in the cylinder core (4) against the force of a spring (17). The control platelet (7) comprises at least one control extension (19) protruding into the keyway (5), which can be meshed with corresponding control profile grooves (15) on the flat sides (23) of the key. In the neutral position of the lock (1) said control platelet (7) meshes with a securing recess (16) in the cylinder housing (3) and with the correct key (2) in the cylinder core (4) can be moved to the release position, in order to release the cylinder core (4) for rotating. Furthermore the invention relates to a flat key for the cylinder lock mentioned, comprising additional control profile grooves formed so as to run from the key tip (16) toward the key bow (11). The control profile grooves have at least one section formed diagonally to longitudinal profile grooves (14) at an angle deviating from 0{.
Patent GB-2429774-A (GB)
Title: Devices and methods for enrichment and alteration of cells and other particles
Inventor: HUANG LOTIEN RICHARD
IPC: G01N30/00
Filed: 2006-04-05
Abstract: Devices and methods for the deterministic separation of particles according to their hydrodynamic size. Exemplary methods include the enrichment of a sample in a desired particle or the alteration of a desired particle in the device. The devices and methods are advantageously employed to enrich for rare cells, e.g., fetal cells, present in a sample, e.g., maternal blood and rare cell components, e.g., fetal cell nuclei. The invention further provides a method for preferentially lysing cells of interest in a sample, e.g., to extract clinical information from a cellular component. e.g., a nucleus, of the cells of interest. In general, the method employs differential lysis between the cells of interest and other cells (e.g., other nucleated cells) in the sample.
Patent GB-2428328-A (GB)
Title: Bezel and liquid crystal module having a bezel
Inventor: FUKUDA YUTAKA
IPC: G06F1/16
Filed: 2006-06-30
Abstract: To improve gap consistency at the abutting sites when two members of a bezel that has been divided in two are abutted in a rectangular frame shape, to facilitate the work of binding the two members, and to reduce costs by using as few screw fastening sites as possible. A rectangular frame-shaped bezel A is divided into two (first and second) L-shaped members 5 and 6 at two diagonal corners. Lugs 11 and 12 that form a screw tab I are separately and contiguously provided to the division ends of the L-shaped members 5 and 6, and these two lugs 11 and 12 are equipped with a positioning mechanism. The positioning mechanism has a clamping face 13a and engagement tabs 14 and 15. The clamping face 13a is formed by bending the lug 12 at two places in the same direction.
Patent GB-2440937-A (GB)
Title: Arms and explosives detection and containment chamber with revolving door
Inventor: KELLY PAUL
IPC: E05G5/02
Filed: 2006-08-18
Abstract: A circularly cylindrical chamber with a rotating door is designed to seal the chamber on detection of dangerous or illegal substances such as weapons, explosives, radioactive materials or drugs. Passengers, e.g. at an airport, would pass through the chamber and be prevented from gaining access to a populated zone if they tested positive in one of the illegal substance tests. The chamber is resistant to explosive blast from within the chamber, and is preferably also able to contain gasses, solvents or radioactive material. The chamber may be mobile or fixed, and a small scale version for luggage only is also envisaged.
Patent GB-2442066-A (GB)
Title: Water heater with temperature control
Inventor: HAMMOND BRIAN
IPC: A47J27/21
Filed: 2006-09-22
Abstract: The water heater 10 includes a container 11 in which to store water. The container is provided with a water inlet 14 and a water outlet means 19, a heating element 17, activated by a control element, to raise the temperature of the water and a temperature measuring device. The heater includes a pressure sensor 22 to measure the atmospheric pressure and communicate the measured pressure to a calculation means 21 to calculate the boiling point of the water. A data linkage transmits the calculated boiling point to the control element. The control element maintains the water temperature at a preset temperature difference below the determined boiling point. The temperature measuring device may be a thermistor and more than one heating element with differing power ratings may be used.